Health Affairs August 1, 2024
Abstract
More than twelve million US adults ages forty and older are affected by vision impairment, and projections suggest that this number will double by 2050. Although most vision impairment can be eliminated with corrective lenses, many adults lack access to routine eye care. In this study, we analyzed detailed state-by-state Medicaid policies for 2022 and documented variability in coverage for adult vision services. Most fee-for-service Medicaid programs covered routine eye exams, although many did not cover glasses (twenty states)...
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Topics: Govt Agencies, Insurance, Medicaid, Patient / Consumer, Provider, States, Survey / Study, Trends